Travel

Before any travel, please update us at catt-travel@umd.edu so we create a Travel Approval Request.

Details, Details, Details.
- Purpose for business meals must be stated in extensive detail (e. g. projects discussed, future contributions to programs, etc)
20% tip
- Any higher and you may be asked to pay the difference.
The MAXIMUM Meal Cost is 2x the per diem rate/ person (average). INCLUDING tip.
- If you go above this, receipts are sent to the Dean for review, and you may be asked to pay the difference.
Itemized receipts must be provided.
- If they don’t give you one, ask.
Purchases of alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any circumstance.
When purchasing airfare, paying for premium/preferred seating or early access to boarding is not allowed.

Breakfast	$9.00
Lunch	$11.00
Dinner	$25.00
Total (per diem) - including tax & tip	$45.00

All rules listed above apply.
Always have a list of attendees and their affiliations.
Approved business meal reasons:
- Interview of applicant for employment.
- Visiting scholars and faculty; distinguished guest speakers/lectures.
- Business leaders outside of the University for the purpose of future contributions to programs.
- Conferences, convocations, symposiums and other special events which are on behalf of or substantially involve non-UMCP personnel.
- Employee awards/appreciation programs (cannot be a regular occurrence).
Unapproved business meal reasons:
- Personal meals among University employees.
- Routine meetings among University employees.
- General discussion meals among employees.
- Any social function (e. g. birthdays and holidays).